Please be advised that the license year runs from
January 1, 2017
through
December 31, 2017
with the renewal window period running from
January 1, 2017
through Midnight on
February 28, 2017
(for CFL, PEL, MPURP and SFO65 license holders).
Failure to renew your license by February 28, 2017 will result in the assessment of an additional Two Hundred Dollar ($200.00) late fee if you opt to renew your marine license during the sixty (60) day grace period for late renewals, which runs
March 1, 2017
through
May 1, 2017.
Deadline dates and renewal grace periods do not extend the validity of expired licenses. It is unlawful to fish in
2017 without a valid 2017 license.

Please note, Student Shellfish License (STUDSF) license holders have until June 30, 2017 to renew the license. There will be no grace period or late fee renewals for Student Shellfish License holders.

All licenses being renewed via the Internet must be completed on or before May 01, 2017. A temporary license identification number will be issued at the completion of your online renewal process. The temporary identification will allow you to engage in the marine fisheries for your license type and endorsement. You must carry your temporary identification with you at all times while engaged in the Rhode Island marine fisheries. Please allow two weeks for processing and mailing of your marine license. If you do not receive your license within the two week time period, please contact the DEM, Office of Boat Registration & Licensing at (401) 222-6647.

Licensed fishers are obligated to comply with possession limits for finfish as provided in the Marine Fisheries listserve, dedicated phone line at (401) 423-1920, or webpage at http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/fish-wildlife/marine-fisheries/mfsizes.php. Licensed shellfishers are obligated to comply with conditional closure areas as provided on DEM's dedicated phone line at (401) 222-2900.

See our help page for more information about the cost of your renewal. If you have questions regarding your marine license, please contact the RI DEM Office of Boat Registration & Licensing between 8:30 am and 4 pm (EST) Monday through Friday at (401) 222-6647.

The online renewal service is not currently accepting renewals.
Please contact the DEM directly at (401) 222-6647 with any questions.